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Elliott, Claude L.

 Person

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Percy Martin interview transcript, 2021-10-12

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_04_tra.pdf
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Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.

Dates: 2021-10-12

Percy Martin interview video, 2021-10-12

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_04_v.mp4
Abstract

Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.

Dates: 2021-10-12

Preston Sampson III interview index, 2021-07-08

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_ind.pdf
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Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08

Preston Sampson III interview, part 2, 2021-07-08

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_02.wav
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Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08

Preston Sampson III interview transcript, part 1, 2021-07-08

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_01_tra.pdf
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Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08

Preston Sampson III interview transcript, part 2, 2021-07-08

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_02_tra.pdf
Abstract

Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08

Preston Sampson III interview video, part 1, 2021-07-08

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039_05_01_v.mp4
Abstract

Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Dates: 2021-07-08

Series 39: African American Artist Community Supports, 2021

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc039
Abstract Drawing on art historical background, six African American artists, both native Washingtonians and transplants, give voice to diverse paths toward academic training, career opportunities, and validation as professional artists. These interviews provide insight into how African American artists established support systems that produced opportunities to create, critique, exhibit, and sell work outside of established cultural institutions - museums, galleries, and visual art spaces - that did...
Dates: 2021